2 Carat Old Mine Diamond
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Emerald
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1880s Brooches
Antique 1880s English Renaissance Revival Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Wedding Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Cocktail Rings
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1860s Spanish Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Bangles
White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Yell...
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 22k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century English Modern Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century English Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s British Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century French George III Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Engagement Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1870s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 15k Gold
20th Century German Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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2 Carat Old Mine Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 2 Carat Old Mine Diamond?
The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
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